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''Stream Setup:  Xsplit + Twitch.tv + Mumble'' <br>  
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Streaming requires a moderate or powerful computer (i7 does it just fine).<br>
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Exampe of a streamed tournament: http://www.tus-wa.com/cups/cup-590/
  
'''Techs''' <br>
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== Prerequisite: having W:A in a window ==
Get a powerful computer (i7 does it just fine)
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<b>Wormkit module D3D9Wnd</b><br>
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*Install Worms Armageddon with the [http://wa.team17.com/main.html?page=supp&area=upda&file=15 latest update].
Install Worms Armageddon with the latest update<br>
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*Run W:A, go into Settings and set the in-game resolution to 1280x720 (recommended for streaming, but you can pick your own).
Install Wormkit module D3D9Wnd (Kawoosh, StepS) (http://myfiles.my1.ru/wa/wk/wkD3D9Wnd.rar)<br>
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*Go into Advanced Settings.
Run W:A and set game resolution to 1280x720<br>
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**Tick "Load WormKit modules".
Go to settings and click  on “load Wormkit modules”<br>
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**In the "Graphics" drop-down select Direct3D 9 (shader palette).
Exit W:A<br>
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*Exit W:A.
Start W:A again. Now you are in a windowed mode<br>
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*[http://myfiles.my1.ru/wa/wk/wkD3D9Wnd.rar Download] and extract the archive with the D3D9Wnd module (by Kawoosh and StepS).
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*Start W:A again. Now you are in a windowed mode.
  
<b>Twitch.tv</b><br>
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== Streaming website ==
Register at www.twitch.tv<br>
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=== Twitch.tv ===
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*Register at http://www.twitch.tv
  
<b>XSplit</b><br>
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== Stream recorder ==
Install Xsplit (www.xsplit.com)<br>
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One of the following broadcasting software is required for streaming.
Start XSplit<br>
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Add your twitch.tv channel <br>
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Go to View-Resolutions-Edit resolutions and tick 1280x720<br>
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View-Resolution – choose 1280x720<br>
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Now setup your scene. Click “Add screen region” and click on your w:a window<br>
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Stretch it in xsplit window<br>
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Start your broadcast<br>
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<b>Mumble</b><br>
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=== XSplit ===
If you need an easy way to comment games with your friends just use Mumble (www.mumble.com)<br>
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*[https://www.xsplit.com Download] and install XSplit
Install client<br>
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*Start XSplit
Add server:<br>
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*Add your twitch.tv channel
Label: Worms<br>
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*Go to View -> Resolutions -> Edit resolutions and tick 1280x720 (the one you chose in the W:A settings)
Address: worms2d.info<br>
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*View -> Resolution – choose 1280x720
Port: 64738<br>
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*Now, set up your scene. Click “Add screen region” and click on your W:A window
Username: (your nickname)<br>
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*Stretch it in the XSplit window
Password: (no password)<br>
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*Start your broadcast
Turn your speakers off. Use headphones. <br>
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Otherwise you will have annoying echo that can ruin your stream.<br>
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Ask everyone who participates in the show to do the same.<br>
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Check your hardware for background nosies <br>
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Make sure there will be no noise in your room <br>
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(talking, tv or any other sounds except your voice)<br>
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Push-to-talk. <br>
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=== Open Broadcaster ===
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*[https://obsproject.com Download] and install OpenBroadcaster
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*Start OpenBroadcaster
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*Go to Settings -> Broadcast settings
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**Select Twitch.tv
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**Select a server (nearest to you is recommended)
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**Insert your [http://www.twitch.tv/broadcast stream key]
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*Go to Settings -> Video, select 1280x720 (the one you chose in the W:A settings)
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*Now, set up your scene. Add a W:A source by right-clicking at the "Sources" area or use "Global sources" button
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*Use either Window Capture or Game Capture (if it works). To stretch, use "Edit scene" button
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*Start your broadcast
  
Configure->Settings->Audio Input->Choose “Push-to-talk” from drop-down menu.<br>
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== Stream vocal commenting ==
Shortcuts->Add->Choose “push-to-talk”->Click under Shortcut tab->Push “Right Ctrl” <br>
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=== Mumble ===
(or any other key of your choice)<br>
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*If you need an easy way to comment games with your friends just use [http://www.mumble.com Mumble]
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*Install client
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*Add server:
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  Label: Worms
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  Address: worms2d.info
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  Port: 64738
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  Username: (your nickname)
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  Password: (no password)
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*Turn your speakers off. Use headphones. Otherwise you will have annoying echo that can ruin your stream
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*Ask everyone who participates in the show to do the same
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*Check your hardware for background nosies
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*Make sure there will be no noise in your room (talking, tv or any other sounds except your voice)
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*Configure "Push-to-talk":
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  Configure->Settings->Audio Input->Choose “Push-to-talk” from drop-down menu.
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  Shortcuts->Add->Choose “push-to-talk”->Click under Shortcut tab->Push “Right Ctrl”  
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  (or any other key of your choice)

Revision as of 09:49, 14 July 2013

Streaming requires a moderate or powerful computer (i7 does it just fine).
Exampe of a streamed tournament: http://www.tus-wa.com/cups/cup-590/

Prerequisite: having W:A in a window

  • Install Worms Armageddon with the latest update.
  • Run W:A, go into Settings and set the in-game resolution to 1280x720 (recommended for streaming, but you can pick your own).
  • Go into Advanced Settings.
    • Tick "Load WormKit modules".
    • In the "Graphics" drop-down select Direct3D 9 (shader palette).
  • Exit W:A.
  • Download and extract the archive with the D3D9Wnd module (by Kawoosh and StepS).
  • Start W:A again. Now you are in a windowed mode.

Streaming website

Twitch.tv

Stream recorder

One of the following broadcasting software is required for streaming.

XSplit

  • Download and install XSplit
  • Start XSplit
  • Add your twitch.tv channel
  • Go to View -> Resolutions -> Edit resolutions and tick 1280x720 (the one you chose in the W:A settings)
  • View -> Resolution – choose 1280x720
  • Now, set up your scene. Click “Add screen region” and click on your W:A window
  • Stretch it in the XSplit window
  • Start your broadcast

Open Broadcaster

  • Download and install OpenBroadcaster
  • Start OpenBroadcaster
  • Go to Settings -> Broadcast settings
    • Select Twitch.tv
    • Select a server (nearest to you is recommended)
    • Insert your stream key
  • Go to Settings -> Video, select 1280x720 (the one you chose in the W:A settings)
  • Now, set up your scene. Add a W:A source by right-clicking at the "Sources" area or use "Global sources" button
  • Use either Window Capture or Game Capture (if it works). To stretch, use "Edit scene" button
  • Start your broadcast

Stream vocal commenting

Mumble

  • If you need an easy way to comment games with your friends just use Mumble
  • Install client
  • Add server:
  Label: Worms
  Address: worms2d.info
  Port: 64738
  Username: (your nickname)
  Password: (no password)
  • Turn your speakers off. Use headphones. Otherwise you will have annoying echo that can ruin your stream
  • Ask everyone who participates in the show to do the same
  • Check your hardware for background nosies
  • Make sure there will be no noise in your room (talking, tv or any other sounds except your voice)
  • Configure "Push-to-talk":
  Configure->Settings->Audio Input->Choose “Push-to-talk” from drop-down menu.
  Shortcuts->Add->Choose “push-to-talk”->Click under Shortcut tab->Push “Right Ctrl” 
  (or any other key of your choice)
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